Jackson Chourio hits walk-off to lift Brewers past Padres in Game 2 to take 2-0 lead in NLDS
The Milwaukee Brewers secured a 2-0 lead in the NLDS after a dramatic walk-off single by Jackson Chourio in the ninth inning. The victory against the San Diego Padres keeps the Brewers' postseason momentum alive as the series moves to California.
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This result significantly impacts the trajectory of the MLB playoffs and the Brewers' pursuit of a championship.
The Milwaukee Brewers, thanks to Jackson Chourio, got the job done at home.The Brewers, following a wild win to open their series with the San Diego Padres on Saturday, took a 2-0 lead in their National League Division Series when Chourio hit a walk-off single on Sunday. After the Brewers had trailed all game, Chourio's ninth-inning heroics gave them a 4-3 victory before the series shifts to San Diego for Game 3 on Tuesday.The Padres controlled most of the contest Sunday. They took the lead when Ty France hit an RBI single in the opening frame and led 3-2 late after capitalizing on a couple of Brewers errors. But after hanging with San Diego throughout the contest, the Brewers loaded up the bases in the ninth when Padres closer Mason Miller walked three batters.That brought Chourio to the plate.
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